When I email zoning, their response time is awesome and they are very detailed.
Tony Ranieri
Jul 13, 2020
Wish I could leave a 0 star review. Terrible service. Impossible to get ahold of. They have made the entire process of putting a roof on for one of our customers a complete nightmare.
Michael Schultz
Dec 31, 2019
The short blond haired lady should not be at the front desk attempting customer service. She is not very nice and not very helpful. I got to say though the only reason why I am giving the department a five star review is because of Mike Roush. Very nice guy and is always willing to help. Mike has great customer service. Mike I give you the five stars. Keep up the good work buddy. The department definitely needs more like you
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Questions & Answers
Do I need a permit to add and attached patio cover to the back of my house?
If first floor window windows are painted shut on a house in the City of Columbus is it again the building code or zoning laws?
Kirsten Bowie | Jul 11, 2022
James Sorrell | Jul 11, 2022
Yes
What i need to do to cut down a tree in front my house
Ang Chhay | Jun 11, 2022
kenny bissett | Jun 11, 2022
I do it
How do I find the original floor plan to a home built in 1953
Irene Martin | Jun 11, 2022
John Mathews | Jun 11, 2022
I don't believe they hold records back that far
I live at 2961 Southfield Drive Columbus Ohio 43207. Beside my property a telephone relay system was placed. Weeds and shrubs are blocking my view leaving my driveway. Who is responsible for maintaining the property?
Carl Williamson | Sep 9, 2021
Steven Mills | Sep 9, 2021
Whom evers property they are on. From what I can see, "Land of Ararat investment group" is the listed owner.
We want to make an offer on a house in Columbus, but only if we are allowed to build an in ground swimming pool on the property. How do we find out if we are allowed?
Michael Ebbert | Sep 9, 2020
matthew burchett | Sep 9, 2020
Go to Columbus building & zoning That's where you get permits and they will tell you if you can build on that property a swimming pool.
Is it okay if I build a building the size of a house on my fence line, under power lines, looking out my windows over my neighbors new privacy fence?
What are the requirements to demolish and fill in a swimming pool at an apartment building?
allen leung-wolf | Sep 10, 2019
Gregg Bly | Sep 10, 2019
Not everyone loves an inground swimming pool, particularly if operating costs are high or the pool is aging and needs expensive repairs or replacement. Local zoning codes govern exactly what can be done, but typically there are two choices. In partial demolition/removal -- sometimes called "filling in the pool" -- the tops of the walls are removed and the lower portions are buried in place (with holes punched for drainage). With full demolition/removal absolutely everything is pulled out before the site is filled in. If a building is planned on or near the former pool site, then full removal is required.
I live in Olde Towne East and want to rebuild a yard retaining wall that borders the city sidewalk. Do I need a permit for this type of work ? I will be placing wall stones on the city sidewalk during rebuild and have orange cones to block sidewalk
todd jagger | Sep 10, 2019
Barry Cummings | Sep 10, 2019
You will need a permit. Go to the Building Dept. and ask the receptionist to speak to a "and examiner" . Take a sketch of what you want to do.